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SEMG

SEMG stands for Surface Electromyography. SEMG is a device which measures the amount of electrical activity your muscles release when they are contracting, more commonly known as muscle tension. It is similar in function to an EKG which measures heart muscle activity. Just as in EKG measurements, SEMG measurements simply require the placement of small probes against the skin. (See photo.)

The test takes less than a few minutes, and is invaluable in determining if your muscles are "tensing" abnormally. These measurements not only help verify the severity of your condition, but also provide the data necessary to measure and track your chiropractic progress.

Spinal subluxations reduce your body's ability to maintain optimal health. When they're present, the nervous system is negatively impacted, resulting in increases or decreases in muscle activity. SEMG measurement detect this activity, and alert the chiropractor to the need to correct the subluxations; this is accomplished by a simple and effective procedure called an "adjustment".

The figure on the left shows a typical SEMG reading. The readings in green are normal, the brown are borderline, and red is abnormal. The information from your SEMG will help the doctor determine the type of care best suited to your case. Follow up testing is used to monitor and evaluate your progress.

 

 

 

 

 

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